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Prayer times in Bedford
This page shows today’s salah times in Bedford, New Hampshire, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Bedford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bedford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bedford by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bedford on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:20 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:40 PM and 10:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:44 AM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bedford and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:14 AM | 11:44 AM | 1:57 PM | 4:14 PM | 5:40 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Bedford is called roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bedford is 646 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Bedford and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bedford is at 60.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,002 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 60.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Bedford
For those fasting in Bedford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:08 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 11 h 35 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:45 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Bedford is located
The coordinates of Bedford are 42.9465° N and 71.5159° W. The nearest cities on our site are Manchester (7 km), Merrimack (9 km), and Derry (17 km). Concord, the nearest administrative centre, is 29 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across New Hampshire.
- Name
- Bedford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Hampshire, United States
- Population
- 21,188
- Coordinates
- 42.94647, -71.51590
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 60.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,002 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bedford
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bedford takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:07 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Bedford in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Bedford
- Manchester7 km · north-east
- Merrimack9 km · south
- Derry17 km · south-east
- Derry Village18 km · east
- Nashua21 km · south
- Concord29 km · north
- Salem31 km · south-east
- East Concord33 km · north
Prayer times in Bedford: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Bedford during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bedford differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Bedford is 646 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bedford comes roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Bedford?
The Qibla in Bedford is 60.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,002 km away.
What time is Fajr in Bedford?
Fajr in Bedford depends on the season: about 3:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bedford?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.